LRT-1 to offer 2-hour free rides twice a day on Nov 9, 11, 13 amid Asean preps

MANILA, Philippines — Free rides will be offered at the Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) on November 9 (Monday), 11 (Wednesday) and 13 (Friday).

This comes amid road closures for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit.

According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), commuters may avail of the free rides next week on the LRT-1 on these dates from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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“Enjoy free rides on LRT-1 on November 9, 11, and 13 (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM; 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM) as we celebrate the ASEAN Summit,” the DOT said in a post.READ: Asean Summit 2026: Several Pasay roads closed Oct. 24-Nov. 20

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Free rides via 15 modern jeeps are also available from November 5 to 14 from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. going from SM Fairview in Novaliches, Quezon City to Buendia in Makati, and from Sucat to Baclaran, both in Parañaque.

According to the Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office, the following roads will be totally closed starting November 9 until November 18:

• Pedro Bukaneg St.
• Vicente Sotto St.
• Buendia Ave.
• J.W. Diokno Blvd.
• Atang dela Rama St.
• Magdalena Jalandoni St.
• Areas surrounding the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC)

On November 11, the International Media Center will begin its operational testing and final preparations for the Asean Ministerial Meetings.

The testing will be held from November 13 to 14 at Conrad Manila, Pasay City. 

The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits or Leaders’ Meetings will be held thereafter from November 15 to 17 at the PICC. /apl